October 15th Morning Readbook

India’s talks offer divides Kashmir separatists


Gunmen, bomber hit 4 sites in Pakistan; 37 die


SCENARIOS: Can things get any worse for Pakistan?


Op-ED: Not Good Enough
By THOMAS L. FRIEDMAN


U.S. officials look at scenarios for Afghanistan 'middle path'
The strategies under consideration would require fewer additional troops than requested by Gen. McChrystal.


Britain to send 500 more troops to Afghanistan


Taliban commander killed, three arrested in N Afghanistan


FACTBOX-Security developments in Iraq, Oct 15


Professors who fled Iraq return to find jobs scarce


UPDATE 1-Lower taxes lure big oil to Iraq oilfield deals


Al Qaeda's Feverish Hunt For Cash



Sources: Zazi Had Contacts With Al-Qaida Leaders